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4 August 2011

My story…

Personal Note from Grace…

Hey there!

A little over 4 years ago, I opened a store called Pink Olive. Not only was it the most rewarding risk I have ever taken, but it was also the most unexpected.  It’s easy to assume that the idea of opening a gift shop had been my plan all along since the idea of giving a thoughtful gift always came naturally to me.  The truth is, I never thought I would leave my job as a fashion buyer for Bloomingdale’s, Saks and Barney’s to open a gift store.  As someone who excelled as a buyer in the fashion industry, it took stepping out of my comfort zone to realize my true passion: inspiring people to give and create a beautiful living.

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I’ve always loved the idea of giving (and getting!) gifts from someone special. There is something amazing that happens when you live your life in a place of appreciation and gratitude. Gift-giving becomes a gift in and of itself. There are few greater joys in my life than knowing that I am surrounded by people who would take the time to give a gift that is meaningful to only me. My father was a great gifter and a big inspiration to me.

strawberry bag gift
When I was five years old, he gave me the perfect gift.  What was inside that beautifully wrapped gift box was an adorable strawberry bag.  It was whimsical and fun, and I couldn’t have asked for a better gift for my kindergarten graduation.  He showed me how giving a thoughtful gift can make someone smile and bring joy to their life.  Life is about creating those moments with people you love, and I want people to experience this feeling… everyday.

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Pink Olive is more than just your ordinary gift shop. It’s a creative place with a mission to inspire giving and beautiful living. After all, life is too short to not enjoy life’s special moments.

Are you following your passion in life?
love.gift.smile.

xoxo
grace
Grace Kang
Founder & Chief Buyer, PinkOlive.com

p.s. A BIG, warm welcome to all of the new customers who joined the Pink Olive family!  Our team is working like busy bees to find the most beautiful gifts that make you love.gift.smile.  Whether you’re a newly~auntie, newly~wed, newly~mom to newly~preneur, we have you covered.  We are committed to creating a place to inspire giving and beautiful living.

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  1. Night Owl Paper Goods says

    4 August 2011 at 8:40 pm

    Grace, you are the cat’s meow! We are so grateful for you and Pink Olive and we wish y’owl the best for more success than you can even imagine!

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  2. grace says

    5 August 2011 at 5:11 am

    thank you so much! i am grateful to have you part of Pink Olive. :) thanks for all that you do and inspiring me each day! xx

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  3. Kim {Paper Lovely} says

    9 August 2011 at 5:13 pm

    Such a wonderful video, Grace! I think it really captures the essence of your store. So excited my Paper Lovely products are a part of Pink Olive!

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    • grace kang says

      9 August 2011 at 6:42 pm

      thank you kim! we absolutely adore your work and delighted to have it as part of our mix! xoxo

  4. Candice Ware says

    10 August 2011 at 1:27 pm

    love the video very inspiring and cute :) your shop is soo cute!

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    • grace kang says

      11 August 2011 at 5:06 am

      thank you candice! please come by the shop anytime :)

  5. monika natius says

    10 August 2011 at 3:49 pm

    Grace, great job on the video. Sweet and inspiring. You are right, you never know what unexpected AND wonderful surprises life will throw at you. (maybe a pink olive?) I love that!!!! Beautiful video!

    I hope to see you again soon.
    Love, Moni

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    • grace kang says

      11 August 2011 at 5:07 am

      thanks moni! it’s an important lesson that i hold dear to my heart :)

  6. Tammy Smith says

    11 August 2011 at 9:54 pm

    I love Pink Olive! I hope to visit one day soon and to be able to meet you! You video is inspiring and so sincere for me:) I do not have a website yet, but hope to in the near future, but you can visit my page on FB…Sweet T Essentials or on Twitter @SweetTEsntls.

    Thank you!

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    • grace kang says

      12 August 2011 at 5:11 pm

      thanks for your sweet message tammy! have a beautiful weekend and keep doing what you love! xoxo

  7. Rachael Spencer-Smith says

    12 August 2011 at 10:36 pm

    I thoroughly enjoyed this video, Grace, truly inspiring and captures the essence of gift-giving!

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    • grace kang says

      18 August 2011 at 2:50 am

      thank you rachael! so sweet of you to say :) please come by anytime :)

  8. Yarisi Rosado says

    13 August 2011 at 12:07 pm

    I congratulate you because the video is very good and conveys all that feeling that you give your work. Thank you very much for sharing what you know with everyone to help us in this learning process.

    Yari Rosado
    Facebook: Tarjetas Yari
    http://www.etsy.com/people/Yarisi?ref=si_pr

    Reply
    • grace says

      18 August 2011 at 2:54 am

      thank you yarisi!

  9. Javi Parra says

    15 August 2011 at 9:10 pm

    Hi Grace!
    Your Story/Video was really inspiring…!
    I love Pink Olive, is such a unique place… I declare myself a “Pink Olive Fan”
    Congrats on your courage, your passion for what you do, and the grate Project you have with Pink Olive.
    Hopefully I will go to NYC again Next Year, in the mean time we have the shipping as a possibility!
    A hug from Chile!
    Javi Parra

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    • grace says

      18 August 2011 at 2:54 am

      hi javiera,
      it was so great to meet you. it’s meeting customers like you that makes me LOVE what i do each day! i hope you are enjoying all your goodies from the shop. get ready for your next parcel coming your way soon to chile ;) xoxo

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